Charges filed against shooter in Minnesota lawmaker assassination case
- Vance Luther Boelter is the suspected gunman who targeted Minnesota politicians, resulting in tragic shootings.
- President Trump criticized Governor Tim Walz after the incident, labeling him as incompetent and refusing to call him.
- The increasing political violence in America raises concerns about the safety of elected officials.
In Minnesota, a tragic shooting occurred involving prominent state lawmakers, which shocked the local community and generated significant national attention. On Saturday, early in June 2025, a masked gunman disguised as a police officer fatally shot Minnesota state Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, while wounding state Senator John Hoffman and his wife Yvette. The incident is being investigated by the FBI, and authorities revealed that the alleged gunman, Vance Luther Boelter, aged 57, aimed to target Minnesota Democrats, carrying a list of names with him. As the investigation unfolds, the public is concerned about the rising incidences of political violence in the U.S., which have escalated in recent months. President Donald Trump, in response to the violence, labeled Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as